James has always been close to his mother, but as he enters adolescence, he wants to spend less and less time with her. He finds her to be overbearing and overprotective. However, at times he finds himself craving the security of the relationship he used to have with his mother and wants to connect again emotionally with her. James is experiencing which dialectical tension?
A. predictability versus novelty
B. autonomy versus connection
C. openness versus closedness
D. commitment versus insecurity
Answer: B
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